Fallen from the Truck

Fallen from the Truck is a comedy-drama about Stanislas, an older fisherman who struggles to adapt to life on land after his boat breaks down. Lacking formal education and facing financial loss, he joins a group of elderly fishermen who hijack trucks. This criminal activity creates a dangerous conflict, as his own sons serve as police officers. The situation escalates when Stanislas discovers a ten-year-old boy named Bahman inside a stolen crate.

The film was directed by Philippe Pollet-Villard, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Allan Mauduit and Thibault Valetoux. It is a joint production between France and Belgium, involving companies such as Panache Productions and Karé Productions. The cast is led by Patrick Timsit in the role of Stanislas, supported by Valérie Bonneton as his wife, Françoise, and Saaden Sada Balius as Bahman. Other cast members include Sébastien Chassagne, Jules Garreau, and Mélanie Doutey.

Released on February 28, 2024, the movie has a runtime of 90 minutes. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 5.4/10 based on 33 votes.